Monthly Archives: January 2021
All eyes on the Inauguration Ceremony planned for winning candidates in the THA election
Three days after the Tobago House of Assembly Election, winning candidates are expected to be sworn in today. But many in Tobago are not sure just how far the process will go. On Monday this week the people of Tobago … Continue reading
Opposition motion of no confidence in the National Security Minister fails in Parliament
National Security Minister, Stuart Young has survived a motion of no confidence in the House of Representatives. The motion filed by the Opposition Leader failed in the Lower House yesterday following hours of debate. Last night, loud noise and equally … Continue reading
TUCO announces online Road March
The Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Organisation says “all house is road” as it announces the TUCO and Bmobile Online Road March. Borrowing from the popular selection of the same name by Bunji Garlin, TUCO President Lutalo Massismba says the online version … Continue reading
Veteran Calypsonian Singing Sandra has died
Calypsonian Sandra Des Vignes Millington also known as Singing Sandra has died. The former Calypso Monarch passed away at her Chaguanas home this morning. The cause of death is not yet known but Newscenter 5 understands she was ailing for … Continue reading
Minister of Finance admits that government acquired CL Marine from CLICO but had no autonomy over liquidator process
An admission from the Minister of Finance that government acquired CL Marine from the CLICO group of companies but he says it did not have autonomy over the liquidator’s process. The issue came up in the questions for oral answer … Continue reading
EBC says it received requests for recounts in 5 Electoral Districts
The Elections and Boundaries Commission says it has received official requests for general recounts of the votes cast in 5 Electoral Districts, 4 in Tobago and 1 in Trinidad. In Tobago, the Progressive Democratic Patriots has requested recounts in the … Continue reading
Hochoy Charles says THA Election tie is an act of God
Former THA Chief Secretary Hochoy Charles says the tie in the Tobago House of Assembly Election is an act of God. He says the system is flawed and has been for a long time. He tells Newscenter 5 no matter … Continue reading
Prime Minister awaits legal advice on deadlock in Tobago
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley is reported today as saying the deadlock in Tobago is not easy to unravel, but he is awaiting Senior Counsel advice. Dr. Rowley’s ruling Peoples National Movement and the Progressive Democratic Patriots each won 6 … Continue reading
Father killed in the presence of his children
Shot dead in the presence of his 3 children. The latest victim of gun violence is Jerren Phillips. His killing takes the murder toll to 15 so far this year. Thirty-year-old Mr. Phillips was shot as his 3 children, aged … Continue reading
Prison Officers Association take issue with service vehicles
The Prison Officers Association takes issue with the condition of vehicles belonging to the service. President Cerron Richards says too many vehicles are not working and the State has done nothing to address the problem. Mr. Richards yesterday wondered if … Continue reading
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